Washington, George, 1732-1799 to William Alexander
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06193 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Fishkill, New York Type: Letter signed Date: 6 October 1778 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 22.3 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy
Remarks upon the importance of information received from spies. "Every minutiae should have a place in our collection: for things of a seemingly triffling nature when conjoined with others of a more serious cast may lead to very valuable conclusions." States that what the British are foraging and amassing in New Jersey may tell them something about their plans. Asks him to collect information about this and other circumstances that may help ascertain the British movements.
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